Did you know that an altered pet is healthier, happier and more content? Well it's true! Spaying and neutering leads to less incidents of certain types of cancer and infections as well as less roaming and fighting. Most importantly, it ensures prevention of unwanted litters.
Now that you have the facts, feel free to utilize one of these local resources for low cost (for those who qualify-possibly free) spay and neuter services for your unaltered pets.
http://www.washhumane.org/snclinic.asp
http://www.warl.org/programs/spay_neuter.phphttp://www.saveacat.org/programs.html#lowcost
Additionally, like many communities, we have a feral cat issue here in Cheverly. This is something that we at CHVDog will soon be addressing in detail. Stay tuned! In the meantime, if you're concerned for the welfare of these kitties but don't know what to do, look no further. Here are links for some excellent organizations that can provide you with guidance, traps and low cost spay and neuter services.
http://www.washhumane.org/catnipp.asp
http://www.pgferals.org/info/display?PageID=24
http://www.metroferals.org/clinic/index.htm
http://www.saveacat.org/programs.html#lowcost
If you know of another great resource that's not on the list, please let us know.
Washington Area Rescue League information. When I contacted them a few years ago, I learned that their radius for their spay/neuter program is "Inside the Beltway", so Cheverly residents are eligible.
ReplyDeleteWARL's website states that they provide free spay/neuter to both DC and PG residents--but those people must meet income requirements. I've used WARL's vaccination clinic for my dogs.
ReplyDeleteHere's what the website says:
Qualified, low-income individuals living in the District of Columbia or Prince George's County may have their pet(s) spayed or neutered at the League's Medical Center at no cost. In addition, the procedure will include a routine medical examination.
Another one left off the original list:
ReplyDeleteSNAP, Inc.
Provides certificates that can be taken to certain vets in the area.
PO Box 686
Chesapeake City, MD 21915
tel: 410-885-5783
$20-35 for cats
$35-50 for dogs